Navy Midshipmen

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Navy Midshipmen is 9-2 on the season, 2-7-2 against the spread, and holds a power rating of +5.4. Navy Midshipmen is covering at just 22% this season (2-7-2), below the FBS average — a notable trend for spread bettors; they have also qualified for the postseason this season.

Conference: American Athletic Conference
Stadium: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis, MD
Power Rating: +5.4
HFA Rating:2.4 pts
Record: 9-2
ATS: 2-7-2
O/U: 6-3-2

2025 Schedule & Results

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VMI
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2025 Season Travel Profile

6,247 miles — ranked 72th heaviest in FBS (234 teams)
Week Opponent Distance Cumulative
Week 0Home (0 mi)0 mi
Week 1VMIHome (0 mi)0 mi
Week 2UABHome (0 mi)0 mi
Week 3Tulsa1,083 mi1,083 mi
Week 4Bye
Week 5RiceHome (0 mi)1,083 mi
Week 6Air ForceHome (0 mi)1,083 mi
Week 7Temple96 mi1,178 mi
Week 8Bye
Week 9Florida AtlanticHome (0 mi)1,178 mi
Week 10North Texas1,219 mi2,397 mi
Week 11Notre Dame546 mi2,943 mi
Week 12South FloridaHome (0 mi)2,943 mi
Week 13Bye
Week 14Memphis790 mi3,733 mi

Latest Preview (Week Recent)

Clutch Fourth-Down Connection

Blake Horvath threw an 8-yard touchdown pass to Eli Heidenreich on 4th-and-goal with 6:32 remaining, capping a rally from a 16-10 deficit. Heidenreich caught six of Horvath's seven completions, showcasing their reliable chemistry in critical moments.

Turnover Struggles and Recovery

Navy committed three turnovers (two fumbles, one interception) but avoided disaster each time. A fumble at the 1-yard line was recovered by Heidenreich, and a fumble by Horvath was ruled down before a second loose ball. These near-misses highlight ball security issues that could be costly against Cincinnati.

Second-Half Defensive Improvement

After allowing 16 first-half points, Navy's defense stiffened in the second half, holding Army scoreless. Key plays included an interception by Phillip Hamilton and limiting Army's offense after halftime, which will be crucial against Cincinnati's attack.

Horvath's Dual-Threat Impact

Horvath accounted for both touchdowns (one rushing, one passing) and had a 37-yard run that set up a field goal. However, he also threw an interception and lost a fumble, showing inconsistency that Cincinnati's defense may exploit.

Resilience in High-Stakes Rivalry

Navy overcame a 16-10 deficit and multiple turnovers to win its second straight over Army, securing the Commander-In-Chief's Trophy. This mental toughness and ability to execute under pressure bodes well for a bowl game against Cincinnati.

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Schedule & Results

Navy Midshipmen — 9-2 overall, 2-7-2 ATS, power rating +5.4.